the slovenian Tadej Pogacarhead of 69th edition of the Andalusia-Ruta del Sol Cycling Tour and winner of three of the four contested stages, denied that the test was decided with a day to go and appealed to the “concentration and final effort of the team, because sure” that will receive “many attacks” this Sunday.
Pogacar, in statements given by his team, UAE Team Emirates, admitted that this Saturday’s victory in Iznájar (Córdoba) was complicated: “The fall of Rafał Majka complicated the situation for us because the groups split up and the rivals tried to surprise us with their attacks, which were very difficult to control, but we were firm and the victory was achieved in Iznájar”.
In addition, he praised his team, noting: “The guys did a fantastic job and once the breakaway was formed, we tried to control it with very hard work, so I am very happy that we won because the boys deserve it,” he said.
He acknowledged the “fatigue” accumulated from four days of racing, but noted: “The team is perfect, but we are tired because everyone is trying to attack us and now the chances of winning are great, but tomorrow will be a very difficult day and we have to be ready and stay focused”.
Source: La Verdad
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